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GDC 98V

1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,920 mi
Last recorded38,920 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini 100054,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDC 98V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,696 miles

Offside Front slight movement in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,653 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 36,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()

both front seats tilt but dont lock when down

only seatbelt harnesses fitted

wear in front cv joints

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 35,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 32,382 miles

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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GDC 98V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 54,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDC 98V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDC 98V is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 11 February 1980.

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